In a world of technology and constant changes, it’s hard to know what’s right and what’s wrong. One of the most pressing topics today is artificial intelligence (AI). Over the last couple of years, AI has developed rapidly. A few years ago, many of us weren’t even thinking about it, and most of us weren’t aware of its uprising; now it’s a normal part of our day. Now it’s everywhere. We open Instagram and wonder if the videos we’re watching are real. We have AI checkers for school authenticating our work. Every website and platform has an AI assistant. We call businesses and get AI responses. Everywhere we turn, AI seems to be. The question is no longer: Is AI relevant, but rather, how do we handle it?
As Christians, our question for anything should be “How do we approach this biblically?” Many are quick to make claims and allegations out of fear rather than discernment. It’s easy to jump to conclusions and assume the worst, but things are not as black and white as we often treat them. Can AI be used for wrong? Absolutely, and unfortunately it has been. But it can also be used for good.
Scripture reminds us that tools themselves are not objectively wrong or right; it is the heart behind the person using it that determines whether they are used for good or evil. Throughout history, people have used man-made tools to build hospitals, translate the Bible, and advance education, while others have used those same tools to deceive, manipulate, and harm. AI is no different. The issue is not whether artificial intelligence should be used; that’s no longer avoidable, but whether we are using it in ways that honor God.
Like many things, the Bible doesn’t mention AI specifically, but it gives us principles for evaluating any new technology. We are called to pursue wisdom (Proverbs 4:7), exercise discernment (Philippians 1:9–10), and test everything against God’s truth (1 Thessalonians 5:21). We should apply these things when using AI. Another distinction that should be made is that AI is meant to be a tool. When it is used to replace or complete things entirely, we’ve crossed a boundary. Using AI isn’t sinful, but there are sinful ways to use it.
Ultimately, nothing is more powerful than God. No tool will overcome Him, and no advancement will change His Word. Our confidence is in Christ, who is unchanging (Hebrews 13:8). Rather than dealing in absolutes, we should be reminded of what’s true and apply it as we are faced with changes. Our world is constantly evolving, so it’s important that we learn to apply these principles so we can be prepared for how to handle each change as it presents itself.
Written by Kayleigh Rosado